Strawberry Peak

Strawberry Peak is a mountain summit in the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles with an elevation of 6,164 feet (1,880 meters). The peak sits within a forested mountain range that features multiple hiking trails with varying difficulty levels and scenic views across Southern California.

The area around Strawberry Peak was significantly impacted by a major fire in 2009, requiring extensive work to repair and restore the hiking trails. Today many sections of the mountain still show traces of this event, though the landscape has been gradually recovering over the years.

Local hiking communities regularly organize guided expeditions to Strawberry Peak, introducing newcomers to the challenges of Southern California mountain climbing.

The hike to the summit begins best from the Red Box Picnic Area on Angeles Crest Highway and requires decent physical fitness to complete. Visitors should arrive early since the parking area fills up quickly on weekends, and bringing water and planning rest stops along the way are important.

The mountain's name comes from its distinctive shape, which resembles an inverted strawberry when viewed from Colby Canyon. This unusual perspective shows how the viewing angle can completely change the way we see natural formations.